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The play-off final between Switzerland and the Netherlands to decide the last European ticket to the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019™ is a final showdown in every sense of the word – not only for the two teams, but also for Martina Voss-Tecklenburg. On 9 and 13 November, she will take charge of her last games as Switzerland coach before taking on the same role at the German Football Association (DFB).
The 125-time Germany international was appointed Switzerland boss in February 2012 and steered the team to a maiden Women's World Cup appearance (Canada 2015), a first-ever UEFA Women's European Championship qualification (Netherlands 2017), as well as a first international title (2017 Cyprus Cup).
FIFA.com spoke exclusively with Voss-Tecklenburg about the upcoming play-off matches, her time in Switzerland and the new challenge on the horizon.
The play-off final between Switzerland and the Netherlands to decide the last European ticket to the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019™ is a final showdown in every sense of the word – not only for the two teams, but also for Martina Voss-Tecklenburg. On 9 and 13 November, she will take charge of her last games as Switzerland coach before taking on the same role at the German Football Association (DFB).
The 125-time Germany international was appointed Switzerland boss in February 2012 and steered the team to a maiden Women's World Cup appearance (Canada 2015), a first-ever UEFA Women's European Championship qualification (Netherlands 2017), as well as a first international title (2017 Cyprus Cup).
FIFA.com spoke exclusively with Voss-Tecklenburg about the upcoming play-off matches, her time in Switzerland and the new challenge on the horizon.
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